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Der erste Post auf yannicdesch.com — und warum ich diese Site gebaut habe.
Jan. 2025
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AI IN THE P&L.NOT IN THE DECK.
YANNIC
DESCH
Over 10 years scaling software and technology companies in private equity environments. Currently Director Product Portfolio at Rapid Data GmbH in Berlin, responsible for portfolio strategy, growth, and AI integration across a PSG-backed software group. Before that: global product and monetization at StepStone, P&L across €1B in revenue and 23 markets.
Writing
Toolkit
Tools und Systeme, die ich täglich nutze. Kein Affiliate-Bullshit — nur was wirklich funktioniert.
Notion
Zweites Gehirn, PKM-System
Linear
Projekt- und Task-Management
Cursor
KI-gestütztes Coding
Claude
Denken, Schreiben, Bauen
Raycast
Produktivitäts-Hub auf dem Mac
Readwise
Highlights & Spaced Repetition
Speaking
Ich spreche auf Konferenzen, in Unternehmen und Podcasts über [Themen]. Keine generischen Keynotes — nur Talks mit echtem Substanz.
Themen
- —KI & die Zukunft der Wissensarbeit
- —Personal Operating Systems
- —Vom Maker zum Manager
Timeline
2025
Director Product Portfolio & Post Merger Integration
Rapid Data GmbH · Berlin
PSG-backed software group. Portfolio strategy, growth, and AI integration.
2024
Director Transformation
The Stepstone Group · Düsseldorf
+25% annual revenue. Transformation program across 3,000+ employees globally.
2022
Head of Global Commercial Products
The Stepstone Group · Düsseldorf
€1B+ revenue across 23 markets. Launched SaaS recruiting tool: €8M in 6 months.
2021
Head of Global Monetization
The Stepstone Group · Düsseldorf
Flatrate model unlocking €80M market opportunity. +50% price increase with minimal churn.
2019
Manager, Strategy & Implementation
The Stepstone Group · Düsseldorf
Value creation program (KKR). M&A integration of 2 acquisitions.
2017
Senior Consultant
SMP AG Strategy Consulting · Düsseldorf
Fastest promotion to Senior Consultant in the firm's 20-year history.